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COLT MODEL 1855 MILITARY RIFLED MUSKET

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 4,000.00 USD
COLT MODEL 1855 MILITARY RIFLED MUSKET
SERIAL 3634. BARREL 31". CALIBER .56. MADE 1856-64. Five shot, single action, exposed hammer, revolving cylinder, full length walnut forearm, walnut stock with steel carbine butt, folding leaf rear sight, sling swivels, brass fore-arm tip, replaced cleaning rod. Has brass J.M. Davis MEMORIAL Collection, OKLAHOMA, The largest privately-held firearms collection in the world . Top strap stamped COLT'S PT/ HARTFORD CT USA. Fluted cylinders. two band. Condition . Good, metal is deep brown with some scattered salt and pepper finish on frame. Barrel smooth patina. Stocks very good with usual dents and impressions with light hairline at upper wrist. Rifling is visible but shows corrosion. Cylinder spins but needs a hand as it does not index. Decent example of a rare Colt. ANTIQUE